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Former Stars defenseman Karlis Skrastins honored before Saturday’s game

Skrastins remembered: Former Stars defenseman Karlis Skrastins died in a plane crash in Russia before the season, and the Stars held a pregame tribute to him before Saturday’s game. In addition to a video detailing his importance to the franchise, the Stars also paid tribute to his wife and children.

“There were a lot of teary eyes on the bench, including myself,” Gulutzan said. “You just wish for that family. I think a lot of guys knew how ‘Scatch’ played the game, and they channeled that emotion in the right way.”